Russ Banham Knihy

In one hundred years, The Boeing Company went from producing a single canvas and wooden pontoon plane in a converted boathouse to being the worlds largest aerospace company. The thrilling story of the celebrated organization is one filled with ambition, ingenuity, and a passion to exceed expectations. In this lavishly illustrated book, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Russ Banham recounts the tale of a company and an industry like no otherone that has put men on the moon, defended the free world, and changed the way humans live in their world.

Marking the centennial of the Ford Motor Company, this illustrated history of the company chronicles the various innovations, from the invention of the assembly line to the V-8 engine, that transformed modern transporation.

Foreword: The path to this book / by Howard Stevenson, Sarofim-Rock Professor Emeritus -- Introduction: About this book -- Part One: A legacy of social responsibility -- Part Two: Making a difference today -- Part Three: Stories of alumni impact -- Education and lifelong learning -- Health and wellness -- Community and economic development -- Energy and the environment -- Arts and culture -- Part Four: Social impact journeys -- Afterword: Looking to the future / b Nitin Nohria, Dean of the Faculty.

Does the idea of creative writing excite you, but you've no idea how to begin? Do you want to write a story, a local interest book, or even complete a book of poetry? Maybe you would love to create a legacy piece to hand down to future generations, or capture the essence of your relative's lives but don't know where to start or what to include? Between suggestions, tips, anecdotes, and exercises, you will glean a mountain of information that will set you on your way no matter if you are new to creative writing or have a book or three under your belt. With a friendly, accessible tone, A Guide to Creative Writing gives you the tools you need to write for the love of it or to take it further.

This hundreth anniversary book is a fascinating, highly visual look into the history of a corporate icon - a company with a household name recognized the world over. Ford's story is on of inventions, personalities, legendary vehicles, setbacks, and sucesses, all intertwined with the most challenging and innovative century in history.